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Bento Radio
After more than two decades of devouring every shonen, shojo, seinen, and josei anime he could find, this seasoned oldtaku is still watching—week to week, episode by episode—and he’s not stopping anytime soon. Join him every week for fresh takes on your favorite series, hidden gems you’ve never heard of, and the kind of anime reflections only years of obsession can bring.
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Episodes
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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2
Alex dives into Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2, reflecting on the show’s pivot from Season 1’s tragic ambition to a darker meditation on vengeance, humanity…
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Dramacon
In this episode of Bentail Radio, recorded on October 15, 2026, host Alex dives into Svetlana Chmakova’s acclaimed three-volume original English-language (OEL)…
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Fall 2026 Watch list
n this episode, Alex offers his seasonal preview of what he’s watching for the Fall 2026 anime lineup. He kicks things off with a highly anticipated remake of…
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Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation Season 03 part 01
In this episode of Bentel Radio, Alex presents a detailed analysis of the third season of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation and the controversial nature of…
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daemons of the shadow realm
In this episode, Alex explores Demons of the Shadow Realm, positioning Hiro Arakawa’s newest manga and anime adaptation within the broader arc of her…
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The Ghost In The Shell (2026)
In this episode of Bentail Radio, host Alex offers an overwhelmingly positive review of the new Ghost in the Shell adaptation from Science SARU and director…
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Roujin Z
In this episode of Bento Radio, host Alex takes a deep dive into the 1989 anime film Rojuin Z, the lesser-known but fascinating follow-up project from Akira…
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Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe
In this episode, Alex dives deep into Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway’s second film, The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, examining how it confronts Gundam’s long-standing…
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Con Report: Anime 2026
In this episode, Alex explores the evolving experience of Anime NYC 2026, weaving together a relaxed Day 4 recap with broader reflections on convention…
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Anime NYC 2026 Day One
Anime NYC is back for its second year as a four-day convention—but does it really need that extra day? After a much busier Thursday than last year, I break…
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Welcome to the Anime NYC experience
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The Ninth Jedi
In this episode, Alex examines “The Ninth Jedi,” the new full-length series expanding a beloved Star Wars Visions short, arguing that its relentless pace…
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Otome Yokai Zakuro
n this episode, Alex dives into Otome Youkai Zakuro (2010), a supernatural romance set in an alternate Meiji-era Japan where rapid westernization strains the…
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AVATAR AANG: THE LAST AIRBENDER
In this episode, Alex dives into the latest animated Avatar: The Last Airbender film, using its story about an adult Aang as a jumping-off point for a larger…
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Tanya the Evil
In this episode, Alex contrasts Tanya the Evil with Jobless Reincarnation, exploring how isekai handles wish fulfillment, morality, and consequences. He…
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The legacy of Ghost in the Shell
In this episode, Alex explores the long, twisting legacy of Ghost in the Shell and why the newest 2026 series might feel “weird” to long-time anime-only fans…
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My Hero Academia
In this episode, Alex explores how My Hero Academia evolves from a hopeful shonen into a complex critique of hero society, systemic failure, mental health, and…
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Summer 2026 Watch list
In this episode, Alex dives into his most anticipated shows for the Summer 2026 anime season, offering a thoughtful mix of returning heavy-hitters and daring…
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Witch Hat Atelier
In this episode of Bento Radio, I take a deep dive into one of the year’s most fascinating fantasy anime and explore why Witch Hat Atelier resonates so…
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His and Her Circumstances
His and Her Circumstances is unlike any other romance anime from it's time but it's also how you get shows like Horimiya and out and I are Polar Opposites to…
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Dead Account
This week on Bento Radio, Alex takes a look at Dead Account, a supernatural battle shonen built around haunted social media accounts, digital ghosts, and…
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Serial Experiments Lain
In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex finally dives into Serial Experiments Lain, a landmark anime that has spent decades building a reputation as one of the…
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The Anime Awards
n this episode, Alex critiques the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, arguing they’ve become a popularity contest. He outlines concrete fixes to restore prestige…
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Dungeon Crawler Carl
In this episode, Alex explores the litRPG phenomenon Dungeon Crawler Carl, the cross-pollination between anime and Western media, and why depicting raw…
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Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc
In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex dives deep into Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, exploring how Tatsuki Fujimoto uses explosive action, awkward romance, and…
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Macross plus
In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex takes a deep dive into Macross Plus and explores why this 90s sci-fi classic feels more relevant now than ever. From its…
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Miss Hokusai
In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex takes a deep, reflective dive into Miss Hokusai (2015), using Keiichi Hara’s quietly powerful film as a lens to explore…
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Monster Musume
Monster Musume is often dismissed as just another fanservice-heavy monster girl series—but that surface-level read misses what’s really going on underneath. In…
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3
This week on Bento Radio, I’m digging into Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3—and why it feels so different from everything that came before it. The Culling Game pushes…
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What Im Watching this Spring 2026 season
Spring 2026 anime is here, and instead of trying to keep up with everything, I’m focusing on three shows that actually feel worth watching. In this episode, I…
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Frieren season 2
This week on Bento Radio, I’m diving into Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, a series that continues to prove why it’s one of the most compelling fantasy…
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Sentenced to Be a Hero
This week on Bento Radio, I’m diving into Sentenced to Be a Hero—a seasonal fantasy that ended up being way more interesting than I expected. At first glance…
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Live action One Piece season 2
The One Piece Season 2 trailer is finally here, and yeah… I had to sit with this one for a minute. In this episode, I break down everything the trailer is…
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Yokohama Shopping Trip Log
Today on the show I’m talking about one of the calmest, strangest, and most quietly beautiful OVAs from the late 90s: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou. This is one of…
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Twilight Q
This week on Bento Radio, I’m talking about Twilight Q, a strange and largely forgotten anime OVA from 1987 that came out during the height of the experimental…
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Outlaw Star
In 1998, anime changed forever. The same year that gave us Cowboy Bebop, Trigun, and Serial Experiments Lain also gave us Outlaw Star — a sci-fi space western…
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INU-OH
This week on Bento Radio, I take a deep dive into Inu-Oh — the electrifying historical rock opera from Science SARU. Set in 14th-century Japan after the fall…
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya
This week, I’m breaking down Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, a hyper-stylized sci-fi fairy tale that feels like a collision between Hosoda-era digital optimism and…
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Love Through a Prism
In this episode, I talk about Love Through a Prism, a historical anime romance that surprised me by being far more about art, ambition, and loss than love…
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100 Meters
n this episode, I break down 100 Meters (Hyakuemu), a Netflix anime film that challenges nearly every expectation of the sports anime genre. Unlike traditional…
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Kekkaishi
n this episode of Bento Radio, I’m revisiting Kekkaishi, a mid-2000s supernatural shonen that aired on Toonami and somehow became one of anime’s most…
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FLAG
In this episode of Bento Radio, I dive into FLAG, a largely forgotten anime from 2006 that feels uncannily ahead of its time. Originally released as one of the…
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What I'm Watching for winter 2026
Winter 2026 anime is already shaping up to be something special. In this episode of Bento Radio, I walk through what I’m actually watching this season—and why…
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Gachiakuta
In this episode, Alex examines how modern shonen has shifted from the perpetual optimism of Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach to darker…
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As an assassin obviously exceeds the hero's
In this episode of Bento Radio, I dig into As an Assassin, My Skills Clearly Outrank the Hero—an anime that looks stunning but left me frustrated once the…
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Ranma 1/2 Remake Season 02
n this episode, I dive into Netflix’s reboot of Ranma ½, starting with a breakdown of Ranma’s wild curse, his explosive chemistry with Akane, and how the show…
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The whole A.I Dub Mess
AI has been a looming threat on the horizon of anime for a while now, however, with the hype cycle of the AI bubble intensifying and the opportunities to make…
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Hajime No ippo
In this episode, Alex dives into Hajime no Ippo, blending a thoughtful plot overview with personal reflections from his own time training at a boxing gym…
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Ruri Rocks
In this episode, Alex examines Ruri Rocks through the lens of Studio Bind’s mission-driven production, tracing the studio’s origin—built by White Fox and Egg…
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Secrets of the silent witch
In this episode of Bento Radio, I take an in-depth look at Secrets of the Silent Witch, one of the most underrated fantasy anime of the year. If you’re…
Bento RadioA Conversation with Illustraitor and concept artist andrewcockroach
I talk with Andrewcockroach, a brilliant concept artist and illustrator whose work blends anime-inspired design, experimental color, and raw emotion. We dive…
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Paradise Kiss
n this episode, Alex dives into Paradise Kiss as a stylish, shoujo romance rooted in the pressures and possibilities of creative life. He frames the series…
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WhatI think you should watch this season
n this episode of Bento Radio, Alex kicks off Season 3 with a brand-new video setup and a deep dive into the Winter 2025 anime lineup. From the nostalgic…
Bento RadioA Conversation with Philtomato
In this episode, host Alex is joined by Filipino artist Philtomato for a deep, honest conversation about what it means to be an artist in a rapidly changing…
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New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT
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Dan Da Dan - s2
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Bento RadioSitting down for a Conversation with Jessica Luna
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Tougen Anki
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FLCL
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